NEWS: Punk Legends The Damned Announce New Zealand Show

English punk rock legends The Damned will perform in New Zealand, for the first time in 25 years when they play at the Powerstation on Wednesday 25th January.

Creating punk rock history in 1976 alongside The Clash, Sex Pistols and Ramones, they were the first UK group to release a ‘punk rock’ single with the scorching 'New Rose', and the first UK punk act to tour the US. 35-years on and the rush of witnessing a Damned live show is still comparable to that first buzz of energy released at some long-forgotten sweat box of youth.

With the longest stable line-up in their history, a cracking new album under their belts, a seemingly never-ending touring schedule, and with fans worldwide still demanding their attention, The Damned entered their fourth decade in the business energized and ready to inflict yet more anarchy, chaos and destruction on audiences everywhere.

Featuring original members Dave Vanian on vocals, and Captain Sensible on guitar, The Damned will perform songs from their classic, Nick Lowe produced debut album Damned Damned Damned (1977) as well as a selection of songs from their 35 year history which on this current leg, sees them play shows in the UK, Europe, North American, Japan, Australia and New Zealand.

The Damned - New Rose

Event Information
The Damned
Wednesday 25th January 2012 at the Powerstation, Auckland
Tickets available through Ticketmaster on Thursday 27th October 2011